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The Expanding Universe
Students explore the expanding universe. In this science lesson plan, students use balloons to model the expansion of the universe. Students take measurements of the balloon expansion and answer questions directed to develop...
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Investigating a Comet
Students investigate the composition of a comet. In this comet lesson, students create a thinking web and explain their knowledge of what makes a comet.
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Star Search
Seventh graders explore stars. In this star lesson, 7th graders apply generalities about space objects to constellations and explore the differences between radio waves and light waves by answering essential questions in their research.
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Kids in Outer Space
Young scholars explore outer space through various activities. For this outer space lesson, students read the book Outer Space and The Mice on the Moon. Young scholars work in groups to build their own space ships.
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Curious? Will You Be Eclipsed?
In this "Curious? Will you be eclipsed?" worksheet, 4th graders answer 4 questions interactively about eclipses, then check answers online.
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Science: Space Quiz
In this science: space quiz worksheet, students answer twenty questions, not interactively, about outer space, then scroll down to find the answers.
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There Are So Many Stars
Young scholars explore the night sky. In this astronomy lesson, students discover a song about the stars in the sky and participate in a flannel board activity pertaining to the song.
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Aurora Borealis
Students read background information about the Aurora Borealis and complete a science experiment based on the lights. In this Aurora Borealis lesson, students read information about the formation and background of the Aurora Borealis....
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Beyond The Earth Part I
Students explore the solar system. In this space science lesson, students take notes on the solar system provided by their instructors. Students then collaborate to design a computer-generated drawing of the solar system.
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Earth's Journey Through Space
Students arrange various pictures of the Earth to identify its journey through space. In this Earth's rotation activity, students use models of the Earth and demonstrate its journey through space. Students complete the worksheet about...
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Explorit's Astronomy 2. Quiz
In this astronomy worksheet, students complete a five question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about astronomy. Prior knowledge is assumed.
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Science – Sun, Earth and the Moon
For this basic astronomy worksheet, students respond to 20 true or false questions pertaining to the Earth, the Sun, and Earth's moon.
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Chandra X-Ray Observatory
Learners tour Chandra's top galactic X-ray images. In this Chandra X-Ray Observatory instructional activity, students play games and complete puzzles based on the Chandra Mission and X-Ray Astronomy. Learners listen to pod casts,...
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Sky Quest
Students identify constellations in the evening sky. In this Sky Quest lesson, students create their own star patterns using a star map worksheet. Students explain how different celestial bodies in space are viewed through a telescope.
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Glowing Glimpses of Our Universe
Students will complete hands-on space activities. In this space science lesson, students will create a glow-in-the-dark model of the solar system, visit a planetarium, make star pictures, and paint constellations. Activities are meant to...
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Astronomy
Students complete a series of activities to better understand space studies. In this space science lesson, the teacher is provided with a number of activities for students to complete such as finding words that begin with the prefix...
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Hidden Message Word Search-Earth Science
In this earth science worksheet, students are given words related to the various fields of earth science and they find the words in a word search. They also find a hidden message.
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Kids Astronomy
In this astronomy word scramble worksheet, students examine the 16 letter groupings and use the decoder to help them reveal the 16 astronomy terms listed at the bottom of the worksheet,
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Spelling by Picture - Astronomy
In this spelling picture worksheet, students use pictures as clues to write 8 astronomy words. They fill in the blanks to the left of each picture with the letters which spell its name.
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Astronomy
In this astronomy worksheet, students read a detailed text about our solar system. Students then answer 15 questions about the information presented.
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Quiz: Astronomy
In this science worksheet, 3rd graders will focus on various aspects of astronomy. Students will respond to ten questions all pertaining to stars, constellations, planets, and our solar system.
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Watch This Space!
In this space worksheet, students, with a partner, answer five questions about the universe and read and discuss ten questions regarding astronomy.
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Astronomy Class
For this space science worksheet, students find the words associated with the basic terms of Astronomy. The answers are located at the bottom of the page.
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Black Holes Word Search
In this black holes word search, students locate terms relating to a black hole. A list of ten words is provided. An answer sheet is available.